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HVAC Technician Salary
in Indiana
HVAC Technicians in Indiana (IN) earn a median of $55,600 a year, about $27 an hour. That runs roughly 3% below the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $35,600 and $88,900.
Bottom 10%
$35,600
IN Median
$55,600
Top 10%
$88,900
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Indiana
- Apprentice / Helper$34,500$17/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$55,600$27/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$76,700$37/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in Indiana metros
- Indianapolis$53,100$26/hr
- Fort Wayne$57,300$28/hr
- Evansville$54,000$26/hr
Licensing in Indiana
HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems.
Frequently asked
- How much do hvac technicians make in Indiana?
- HVAC Technicians in Indiana earn a median of $55,600 per year, about $27 per hour. That is roughly 3% below the national median. Most earn between $35,600 and $88,900.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in Indiana?
- Among Indiana's major metros, Fort Wayne tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $57,300 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Indiana?
- Yes. HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems. Licensing in Indiana is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
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Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Indiana by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.